Drexel University
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Drexel University | Report ID | 2019054645 |
| Address | 229 N 33rd Street | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19104 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -75.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped down the stairs and was injured resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2019, a worker at Drexel University in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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